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Grocery Geek, May 7th

I took pictures of our groceries a week ago and forgot to post about them! So here I am!

I decided to buy groceries for 2 weeks. My budget for 2 weeks is $250. I spent $185. I’m pretty proud of myself! I was hoping to spend less because I’m trying to save up to buy science for Karis for next year (she is so excited about doing Chemistry and Physics but the lab kit is expensive!!).

Sea salt and cracked pepper crackers (which turned out to not be so good)

Small packages of Whales

Peanut butter crackers

Simply salted popcorn

Lime and salt popcorn

HEB cheddar crackers

2 bags of whole cane sugar (for my homemade yogurt)

2lbs ground beef

Bacon

Hot dogs

Cottage cheese

2.2lbs of Ruta Maya coffee (it’s the BEST)

2, 12oz bags of decaf coffee

2 packages sliced cheese (muenster and provolone)

2 packages hummus snack packs

1 bag string cheese

2 packages block cheese

2 summer sausages

2lbs butter

1 package salami

2 packages HEB deli meat

Coke Zero

HEB brand individual packages of chips

2 loaves whole wheat bread

1 package whole wheat hot dog buns

4 broccoli crowns

Green leaf and red leaf lettuce

Bananas

Celery

Roma tomatoes

Jalapeños

Zucchini

Avocados

Baby carrots

Yellow onions

Glade candles

2 gallons whole milk

2 dozen eggs

Sweet potatoes

Frozen chicken breast

Whole chicken

It has been a week since I bought groceries and we still have lots of food. We will be good for another week at least. It helps that we also eat in the dining hall here at camp.

I realize that I was going to have a “no spend month” but it hasn’t worked out completely. But. I haven’t spent money other than gas and groceries. Since I’m using cash I can’t buy things online. So far I have saved $160 (maybe more) just by not buying things online. I have been known to buy lots of little things that add up quickly.

I’m super proud of myself! I have more growth ahead in the area of money, but I am on my way!